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Analog Mixing Consoles - Mixing Console Layout, Signal Flow and I/O.
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1
The most basic and common signal path found on all mixers no matter how big or small is:
Input Section -> Channel Fader -> Master Fader
Input Section -> Channel Fader -> Master Fader -> Main Outputs
Input Section -> Channel Fader -> Master Fader -> Main Outputs -> EQ
Input Section -> EQ -> AUX -> Master Fader
2
Circuit noise is full of low frequency. True or false?
False
True
3
In terms of signal flow, the pan knob is:
before the channel fader
after the input section, but before the channel fader
after the master fader
after the channel fader
4
Which is the SOLO button's basic mode of operation?
All answers are correct
PFL (Pre Fader Listen)
SIP (Solo In Place)
AFL (After Fader Listen)
5
The Pan knob is actually a variable switch. True or false?
False
True
6
Polarity and Phase are the same thing. True or false?
True
False
7
Gain Stage 1 provides more gain than Gain Stage 2 and 3 in the console. True or false?
False
True
8
Gain Staging is the process of making sure that the signal flow through multiple gain stages is handled in such a way that no additional noise is added or increased along the way to the final output. True or false?
True
False
9
The Gain Knob applies gain to the input signal, and the Trim knob cuts gain from the output signal. True or false?
True
False
10
How does the signal get to the DAW or MTR?
All answers are correct
Subgroups and Direct Outputs
Multi-track Buses on Big Consoles
The Stereo bus & Main Outputs
11
According to Signal Flow, the MUTE button is post Channel Fader and pre-Pan. True or false?
True
False
12
In a DAW, where is it possible to SOLO or MUTE?
The Region (or Clip)
The Channel
All answers are correct
The Track
13
What kind of connection allows you to split a signal?
Normalled
Half-normalled
Closed
Open
14
The difference between gain and trim is related to the design of the pre-amplifer circuit. True or false?
True
False
15
The primary artery or spinal column for the signal path is the:
Stereo Bus
Input Section
EQ
AUX Section
16
What type of input is NOT in the input section?
TS High Impedance Input
All are in the input section
TRS
Female XLR
17
What is the basic mode of operation for the SOLO button in a DAW?
AFL
PFL
SIP
None of the other answers are correct
18
Gain Stage 2 and 3 provide 5–10 dB of Gain. Gain Stage 1 provides:
60–65dB of Gain.
40–45dB of Gain.
30–35dB of Gain.
50–55dB of Gain.
19
The Main Outputs can also connect directly to a:
All answers are correct
DAW Interface
Amplifiers and Speakers
Tape Deck
20
There may actually be 2 or more stereo buses, meaning multiple Master Faders. True or false?
True
False
21
Each Subgroup Master has an EQ. True or false?
True
False
22
Gain Stage 3 is also known as the Master Fader. True or false?
False
True
23
Which is NOT one of the four most common and important areas of the mixer?
Input Section
Main Outputs
All are correct.
Channel Fader
24
When using the SOLO button in Pre-Fader Listen Mode, the signal interrupts the Master. True or false?
False
True
25
You can assign a signal to more than one subgroup bus by pressing more than one assignment button. True or false?
False
True
Analog Mixing Consoles
Mixing Console Layout, Signal Flow and I/O
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